At Surrideo, we pride ourselves on staying current with the latest developments in the field of orthodontics. This March, our Doctors and staff will take part in two professional development conferences; the Alberta Society of Orthodontists conference as well as the 3M Incognito conference.
The Alberta Society of Orthodontists - Banff, AB March 9-10, 2012
Smile Design-
Aside from straightening teeth, smile analysis and smile design have become key elements of orthodontic treatment planning. Achieving a ‘balanced smile’ requires understanding the elements of smile design such as size of teeth, the relationship between the teeth and the soft tissue, and appropriate gingival display.
At the ASO conference, Dr. Mark Berkman, past-President of the Michigan Association of Orthodontists and nationally recognized educator on craniofacial growth will present an informative session on understanding the balance and aesthetics of smile design.
Class II Correction –
When Orthodontists talk about Class II correction, they are referring to what we all call “overbite”. This usually occurs when the upper teeth sit too far ahead of the lower teeth, causing a bad bite or “malocclusion”. Elastics can be used to correct this problem, but sometimes an appliance is required to adequately correct an excessive Class II bite.
At the ASO conference, Dr. Lisa Alvetro a nationally recognized orthodontist from Sidney, Ohio, will present on Forsus Class II correctors. Dr. Alvetro specializes in the use of Class II correction through the use of fixed appliances like the Forsus appliance. Her session promises to give an in-depth review of every aspect of the Forsus appliance from clinical examples to practice efficiency tips.
3M Advanced Incognito Course – Calgary, AB March 30, 2012
At Surrideo we offer the most aesthetic orthodontic options including Invisible Incognito Orthodontic Braces. These completely aesthetic custom made appliances are placed behind the teeth so that no one will know you are wearing braces.
At the Advanced Incognito Appliance System course, Dr. Adam Schulhof, an Incognito specialist, will draw from his experience to present a variety of clinical case examples. This session will focus on how to treat patients with special situations and will include valuable discussion on treatment strategies and alternatives.
